North Carolina One of the Best States for Pets in 2023
Are you looking to get a new pet? Well, I certainly understand that because I am currently getting a new pet. A puppy, specifically! I cannot wait and I truly…

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Getty ImagesAre you looking to get a new pet? Well, I certainly understand that because I am currently getting a new pet. A puppy, specifically! I cannot wait and I truly enjoy pets and dogs especially. But, guess what? Some states are certainly more important than others. Pets are the best companions and I cannot wait to experience it. Sounds like my new baby might be having the perfect home though, for sure.
Pet Table is naming the best states for pets in 2023 and you should not be surprised by this list. North Carolina of course is named one of the best states for pets for the year. Sounds like my baby is coming home to a great spot! Different factors contributed to this such as things like pet ownership and pet-friendly rentals. Of the top five on the list, North Carolina came in at number four as the best state for pets. North Carolina gained their spot as one of the most welcoming states to pets but we do have the lowest number of pet owners in the top 5. This is kind of surprising because even in Charlotte we're always seeing someone walking their dog on every corner. But, North Carolina does rank as one of the most welcoming rental states for dog breeds.
Do you have any pets? If so, how do you feel your surrounding areas are beneficial to your pet? Wondering what other states are in the top 5? Check it out below and click here to see the full article and see which states are the worst for pets for 2023.
- Arizona
- Indiana
- Mississippi & Tennessee (tied)
- North Carolina
- Alabama
Looking For A Friend? These Are The Most Adopted Dog Breeds In North Carolina
2020 will be known for a lot of things. But one most positive? The puppy boom! Spending so much extra time at home contributed to a large increase in dog adoptions in the United States. Whether it was looking for companionship or just having the extra time to dedicate to training and raising a puppy they were a great source of comfort for many during a trying time. I'm sure you know plenty of people maybe even you who added a dog to the family in the last few years. But what were the most adopted dog breeds?
Our friends at TOP puppy adoption levels prior to and during the pandemic discovered some very interesting facts about Americans’ favorite pets. They ranked each state's most adopted dog breeds as well as ranked the most puppy-obsessed states. Here were the 5 most adopted dog breeds in North Carolina:





Ranking The Most Puppy-Loving States
They also ranked each state according to the number of people per capita looking to adopt a dog in the same time period. Below are the top 15 states as well the most popular adopted dogs in each state. To do this TOP Data analyzed a dog adoption database of 500,000 adopted dogs, analyzed online adoption data, and surveyed 1,000 dog owners across the U.S. Did you add a furry friend to your family in the past few years? I didn't but these adorable dogs are definitely giving me puppy fever.
Top 15 Most Puppy Loving States
1. New Hampshire

2. Oregon

3. Nevada

4. Connecticut

5. Colorado

6. Massachusetts

7. Delaware

8. Washington

9. Rhode Island

10. California

11. Maine

12. New Jersey

13. Arizona

14. Wyoming

15. Maryland

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